Denuclearize: meaning, definitions and examples
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denuclearize
[ diˈnjuːkləraɪz ]
political action
To denuclearize means to remove or eliminate nuclear weapons from a particular region or nation. This term is often used in the context of disarmament agreements between countries, aiming to reduce the threat of nuclear warfare. The process can involve negotiations and international treaties.
Synonyms
demilitarize, deweaponize, disarm.
Examples of usage
- The two countries agreed to denuclearize under the new treaty.
- Efforts to denuclearize the Korean Peninsula have been ongoing for years.
- The conference aimed to promote initiatives to denuclearize globally.
Translations
Translations of the word "denuclearize" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desnuclearizar
🇮🇳 न्यूक्लियर मुक्त करना
🇩🇪 entnuklearisieren
🇮🇩 menonaktifkan senjata nuklir
🇺🇦 денуклеаризувати
🇵🇱 denuklearyzować
🇯🇵 非核化する
🇫🇷 dénucléariser
🇪🇸 desnuclearizar
🇹🇷 nükleer silahsızlandırmak
🇰🇷 핵 무기 제거하다
🇸🇦 إزالة الأسلحة النووية
🇨🇿 denuklearizovat
🇸🇰 denuklearizovať
🇨🇳 去核化
🇸🇮 denuklearizirati
🇮🇸 kjarnafrá
🇰🇿 ядролық қарудан арылту
🇬🇪 ნუკლარიზაციის მოხსნა
🇦🇿 nüvə silahlarından azad etmək
🇲🇽 desnuclearizar
Etymology
The term 'denuclearize' is derived from the prefix 'de-', indicating removal or reversal, and the root 'nuclear', which originates from the Latin word 'nucleus', meaning 'core' or 'center'. The use of 'nuclear' became prominent in the mid-20th century, particularly after the development of nuclear weapons during World War II. The concept of denuclearization began to gain traction during the Cold War as countries recognized the catastrophic potential of nuclear arsenals. The goal of denuclearization efforts is often to ensure global security and prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons, fostering a sense of peace through disarmament agreements and international diplomacy.